--- title: Asset description: >- Manage the files that make up a store's theme to change the look of the online store. api_version: 2026-01 api_name: admin-rest api_type: rest source_url: html: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-rest/latest/resources/asset' md: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-rest/latest/resources/asset.md' --- The REST Admin API is a legacy API as of October 1, 2024. Starting April 1, 2025, all new public apps must be built exclusively with the [GraphQL Admin API](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql). For details and migration steps, visit our [migration guide](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/graphql/migrate). # Asset **Requires \`themes\` access scope.:** **Note:** Starting with Admin API 2023-04, if an app distributed through the Shopify App Store uses the Asset resource to create, edit or delete a theme's asset, you need to request the required protected access scope. In most cases, you shouldn't use the Asset resource. To learn more about when you can use the Asset resource, and how to migrate, refer to the [Asset resource](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/online-store/other-integration-methods/asset). Theme assets are the individual files that make up a shop's theme. ![](https://shopify.dev/assets/api/reference/asset.png) A theme's assets include its templates, images, stylesheets, and extra snippets of code. They are arranged among the theme's directories, such as **layout**, **templates**, and **assets**. You can use the Asset resource to add, change, or remove asset files from a shop's theme. For a complete list of theme directories, refer to [*Theme architecture*](https://shopify.dev/themes/architecture). To learn how to create your own theme, see [*Building themes*](https://shopify.dev/concepts/themes). \# ## Endpoints * [get](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-rest/latest/resources/asset.md#get-themes-theme-id-assets) [/admin/api/latest/themes/{theme\_​id}/assets.​json](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-rest/latest/resources/asset.md#get-themes-theme-id-assets) Retrieves a list of assets for a theme [theme](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/theme?example=retrieves-a-list-of-assets-for-a-theme) * [get](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-rest/latest/resources/asset.md#get-themes-theme-id-assets?asset\[key]=templates-index.liquid) [/admin/api/latest/themes/{theme\_​id}/assets.​json?asset\[key\]=templates/index.​liquid](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-rest/latest/resources/asset.md#get-themes-theme-id-assets?asset\[key]=templates-index.liquid) Retrieves a single asset for a theme [theme](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/theme?example=retrieves-a-single-asset-for-a-theme) * [put](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-rest/latest/resources/asset.md#put-themes-theme-id-assets) [/admin/api/latest/themes/{theme\_​id}/assets.​json](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-rest/latest/resources/asset.md#put-themes-theme-id-assets) Creates or updates an asset for a theme [themeFilesUpsert](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/themeFilesUpsert) [themeFilesCopy](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/themeFilesCopy?example=creates-or-updates-an-asset-for-a-theme) * [del](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-rest/latest/resources/asset.md#delete-themes-theme-id-assets?asset\[key]=assets-bg-body.gif) [/admin/api/latest/themes/{theme\_​id}/assets.​json?asset\[key\]=assets/bg-body.​gif](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-rest/latest/resources/asset.md#delete-themes-theme-id-assets?asset\[key]=assets-bg-body.gif) Deletes an asset from a theme [themeFilesDelete](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/themeFilesDelete?example=deletes-an-asset-from-a-theme) *** ## The Asset resource ### Properties *** attachment ->[contentBase64](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/OnlineStoreThemeFileBodyBase64#field-OnlineStoreThemeFileBodyBase64.fields.contentBase64) A base64-encoded image. *** checksum **read-only** ->[checksumMd5](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/OnlineStoreThemeFile#field-OnlineStoreThemeFile.fields.checksumMd5) The [MD5](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MD5) representation of the content, consisting of a string of 32 hexadecimal digits. May be null if an asset has not been updated recently. *** content\_type **read-only** ->[contentType](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/OnlineStoreThemeFile#field-OnlineStoreThemeFile.fields.contentType) The [MIME](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_type) representation of the content, consisting of the type and subtype of the asset. *** created\_at **read-only** ->[createdAt](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/OnlineStoreThemeFile#field-OnlineStoreThemeFile.fields.createdAt) The date and time ([ISO 8601](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_8601) format) when the asset was created. *** key ->[filename](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/OnlineStoreThemeFile#field-OnlineStoreThemeFile.fields.filename) The path to the asset within a theme. It consists of the file's directory and filename. For example, the asset `assets/bg-body-green.gif` is in the **assets** directory, so its key is `assets/bg-body-green.gif`. *** public\_url **read-only** ->[url](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/OnlineStoreThemeFileBodyUrl#field-OnlineStoreThemeFileBodyUrl.fields.url) The public-facing URL of the asset. *** size **read-only** ->[size](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/OnlineStoreThemeFile#field-OnlineStoreThemeFile.fields.size) The asset size in bytes. *** theme\_id **read-only** **deprecated** The ID for the theme that an asset belongs to. *** updated\_at **read-only** ->[updatedAt](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/OnlineStoreThemeFile#field-OnlineStoreThemeFile.fields.updatedAt) The date and time ([ISO 8601](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_8601) format) when an asset was last updated. *** value ->[content](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/OnlineStoreThemeFileBodyText#field-OnlineStoreThemeFileBodyText.fields.content) The text content of the asset, such as the HTML and Liquid markup of a template file. *** {} ## The Asset resource ```json { "attachment": "R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5Ow==\n", "checksum": "f69db2c563b5be32648ac7367557c09c", "content_type": "image/gif", "created_at": "2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00", "key": "assets/bg-body-green.gif", "public_url": "http://static.shopify.com/assets/bg.gif?1", "size": 1542, "theme_id": 828155753, "updated_at": "2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00", "value": "
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" } ``` *** ## getRetrieves a list of assets for a theme [theme](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/theme?example=retrieves-a-list-of-assets-for-a-theme) Retrieves a list of assets for a theme. **Note:** Retrieving a list of assets returns only metadata about each asset. To retrieve an asset's content, you need to retrieve the asset individually. ### Parameters *** api\_version **string** **required** *** theme\_id **string** **required** *** fields Specify which fields to show using a comma-separated list of field names. *** ### Examples ### Retrieve a list of all assets for a theme ### Path parameters theme\_​id=​828155753 **string** **required** get ## /admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.​json ```bash curl -X GET "https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.json" \ -H "X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}" ``` {} ## Response JSON ```json HTTP/1.1 200 OK { "assets": [ { "key": "layout/theme.liquid", "public_url": null, "created_at": "2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00", "updated_at": "2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00", "content_type": "application/x-liquid", "size": 3252, "checksum": null, "theme_id": 828155753 }, { "key": "assets/sidebar-devider.gif", "public_url": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0005/4838/0009/t/1/assets/sidebar-devider.gif?v=1278963110", "created_at": "2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00", "updated_at": "2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00", "content_type": "image/gif", "size": 1016, "checksum": null, "theme_id": 828155753 }, { "key": "assets/bg-body-pink.gif", "public_url": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0005/4838/0009/t/1/assets/bg-body-pink.gif?v=1278963110", "created_at": "2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00", "updated_at": "2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00", "content_type": "image/gif", "size": 1562, "checksum": null, "theme_id": 828155753 }, { "key": "assets/bg-content.gif", "public_url": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0005/4838/0009/t/1/assets/bg-content.gif?v=1278963110", ``` ### examples * #### Retrieve a list of all assets for a theme ##### ```curl curl -X GET "https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.json" \ -H "X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}" ``` ##### ```remix await admin.rest.resources.Asset.all({ session: session, theme_id: 828155753, }); ``` ##### ```ruby # Session is activated via Authentication test_session = ShopifyAPI::Context.active_session ShopifyAPI::Asset.all( session: test_session, theme_id: 828155753, ) ``` ##### ```node // Session is built by the OAuth process await shopify.rest.Asset.all({ session: session, theme_id: 828155753, }); ``` #### response ```json HTTP/1.1 200 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``` *** ## getRetrieves a single asset for a theme [theme](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/theme?example=retrieves-a-single-asset-for-a-theme) Retrieves a single asset for a theme by its key. To retrieve a single asset, include `asset[key]=#{asset_key}` as a request parameter. For example, to retrieve the asset with a key of `templates/index.liquid`, the request might be `/admin/themes/828155753/assets.json?asset[key]=templates/index.liquid`. For more information on the `key` property, refer to Asset properties. ### Parameters *** api\_version **string** **required** *** asset\[key] **required** **≤ 100** Retrieves a single asset for a theme by specifying the asset's key. *** theme\_id **string** **required** *** fields Specify which fields to show using a comma-separated list of field names. *** ### Examples ### Retrieve a Liquid template ### Query parameters asset\[key]=​templates/index.liquid **required** **≤ 100** Retrieves a single asset for a theme by specifying the asset's key. get ## /admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.​json?asset\[key]=​templates/index.liquid ```bash curl -X GET "https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.json?asset%5Bkey%5D=templates%2Findex.liquid" \ -H "X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}" ``` {} ## Response JSON ```json HTTP/1.1 200 OK { "asset": { "key": "templates/index.liquid", "public_url": null, "value": "\n

Featured Products

\n\n {% tablerow product in collections.frontpage.products cols:3 %}\n {{ product.featured_image | product_img_url: 'small' | img_tag }}\n

{{product.title}}

\n \n {% endtablerow %}\n
\n\n\n{{ content_for_index }}\n\n
\n {% assign article = pages.frontpage %}\n
\n {% if article.content != \"\" %}\n

{{ article.title }}

\n
\n {{ article.content }}\n
\n {% else %}\n
\n In Admin > Blogs & Pages, create a page with the handle frontpage and it will show up here.\n
\n {{ \"Learn more about handles\" | link_to: \"http://wiki.shopify.com/Handle\" }}\n
\n {% endif %}\n
\n
\n", "created_at": "2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00", "updated_at": "2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00", "content_type": "application/x-liquid", "size": 1068, "checksum": null, "theme_id": 828155753 } } ``` ### examples * #### Retrieve a Liquid template ##### ```curl curl -X GET "https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.json?asset%5Bkey%5D=templates%2Findex.liquid" \ -H "X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}" ``` ##### ```remix await admin.rest.resources.Asset.all({ session: session, theme_id: 828155753, asset: {"key": "templates/index.liquid"}, }); ``` ##### ```ruby # Session is activated via Authentication test_session = ShopifyAPI::Context.active_session ShopifyAPI::Asset.all( session: test_session, theme_id: 828155753, asset: {"key" => "templates/index.liquid"}, ) ``` ##### ```node // Session is built by the OAuth process await shopify.rest.Asset.all({ session: session, theme_id: 828155753, asset: {"key": "templates/index.liquid"}, }); ``` #### response ```json HTTP/1.1 200 OK{"asset":{"key":"templates/index.liquid","public_url":null,"value":"\n

Featured Products

\n\n {% tablerow product in collections.frontpage.products cols:3 %}\n {{ product.featured_image | product_img_url: 'small' | img_tag }}\n

{{product.title}}

\n \n {% endtablerow %}\n
\n\n\n{{ content_for_index }}\n\n
\n {% assign article = pages.frontpage %}\n
\n {% if article.content != \"\" %}\n

{{ article.title }}

\n
\n {{ article.content }}\n
\n {% else %}\n
\n In Admin > Blogs & Pages, create a page with the handle frontpage and it will show up here.\n
\n {{ \"Learn more about handles\" | link_to: \"http://wiki.shopify.com/Handle\" }}\n
\n {% endif %}\n
\n
\n","created_at":"2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00","updated_at":"2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00","content_type":"application/x-liquid","size":1068,"checksum":null,"theme_id":828155753}} ``` *** ## putCreates or updates an asset for a theme [themeFilesUpsert](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/themeFilesUpsert) [themeFilesCopy](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/themeFilesCopy?example=creates-or-updates-an-asset-for-a-theme) Creates or updates an asset for a theme. In the PUT request, you can include the `src` or `source_key` property to create the asset from an existing file. ### Parameters *** api\_version **string** **required** *** theme\_id **string** **required** *** source\_key The path within the theme to an existing asset. Include in the body of the PUT request to create a duplicate asset. *** src The source URL of an image. Include in the body of the PUT request to upload the image to Shopify. *** ### Examples ### Change an existing Liquid template's value ### Path parameters theme\_​id=​828155753 **string** **required** ### Request body asset​ **Asset resource** asset.key:​"templates/index.liquid" ->[filename](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/input-objects/OnlineStoreThemeFilesUpsertFileInput#fields-filename) The path to the asset within a theme. It consists of the file's directory and filename. For example, the asset `assets/bg-body-green.gif` is in the **assets** directory, so its key is `assets/bg-body-green.gif`. asset.value:​"\\

We are busy updating the store for you and will be back within the hour.\

" ->[value](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/input-objects/OnlineStoreThemeFileBodyInput#fields-value) The text content of the asset, such as the HTML and Liquid markup of a template file. ### Create an image asset by providing a base64-encoded attachment ### Path parameters theme\_​id=​828155753 **string** **required** ### Request body asset​ **Asset resource** asset.key:​"assets/empty.gif" ->[filename](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/input-objects/OnlineStoreThemeFilesUpsertFileInput#fields-filename) The path to the asset within a theme. It consists of the file's directory and filename. For example, the asset `assets/bg-body-green.gif` is in the **assets** directory, so its key is `assets/bg-body-green.gif`. asset.attachment:​"R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\n" ->[value](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/input-objects/OnlineStoreThemeFileBodyInput#fields-value) A base64-encoded image. ### Create an image asset by providing a source URL from which to upload the image ### Path parameters theme\_​id=​828155753 **string** **required** ### Request body asset​ **Asset resource** asset.key:​"assets/bg-body.gif" ->[filename](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/input-objects/OnlineStoreThemeFilesUpsertFileInput#fields-filename) The path to the asset within a theme. It consists of the file's directory and filename. For example, the asset `assets/bg-body-green.gif` is in the **assets** directory, so its key is `assets/bg-body-green.gif`. ### Duplicate an existing asset by providing a source key ### Path parameters theme\_​id=​828155753 **string** **required** ### Request body asset​ **Asset resource** asset.key:​"layout/alternate.liquid" ->[filename](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/input-objects/OnlineStoreThemeFilesUpsertFileInput#fields-filename) The path to the asset within a theme. It consists of the file's directory and filename. For example, the asset `assets/bg-body-green.gif` is in the **assets** directory, so its key is `assets/bg-body-green.gif`. put ## /admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.​json ```bash curl -d '{"asset":{"key":"templates/index.liquid","value":"

We are busy updating the store for you and will be back within the hour.

"}}' \ -X PUT "https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.json" \ -H "X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" ``` {} ## Response JSON ```json HTTP/1.1 200 OK { "asset": { "key": "templates/index.liquid", "public_url": null, "created_at": "2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00", "updated_at": "2026-01-09T22:35:59-05:00", "content_type": "application/x-liquid", "size": 110, "checksum": "cd71db2e14df976c8aa44b44c8dae77b", "theme_id": 828155753 } } ``` ### examples * #### Change an existing Liquid template's value ##### ```curl curl -d '{"asset":{"key":"templates/index.liquid","value":"

We are busy updating the store for you and will be back within the hour.

"}}' \ -X PUT "https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.json" \ -H "X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" ``` ##### ```remix const { admin, session } = await authenticate.admin(request); const asset = new admin.rest.resources.Asset({session: session}); asset.theme_id = 828155753; asset.key = "templates/index.liquid"; asset.value = "

We are busy updating the store for you and will be back within the hour.

"; await asset.save({ update: true, }); ``` ##### ```ruby # Session is activated via Authentication test_session = ShopifyAPI::Context.active_session asset = ShopifyAPI::Asset.new(session: test_session) asset.theme_id = 828155753 asset.key = "templates/index.liquid" asset.value = "

We are busy updating the store for you and will be back within the hour.

" asset.save! ``` ##### ```node // Session is built by the OAuth process const asset = new shopify.rest.Asset({session: session}); asset.theme_id = 828155753; asset.key = "templates/index.liquid"; asset.value = "

We are busy updating the store for you and will be back within the hour.

"; await asset.save({ update: true, }); ``` #### response ```json HTTP/1.1 200 OK{"asset":{"key":"templates/index.liquid","public_url":null,"created_at":"2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00","updated_at":"2026-01-09T22:35:59-05:00","content_type":"application/x-liquid","size":110,"checksum":"cd71db2e14df976c8aa44b44c8dae77b","theme_id":828155753}} ``` * #### Create an image asset by providing a base64-encoded attachment ##### ```curl curl -d '{"asset":{"key":"assets/empty.gif","attachment":"R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\n"}}' \ -X PUT "https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.json" \ -H "X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" ``` ##### ```remix const { admin, session } = await authenticate.admin(request); const asset = new admin.rest.resources.Asset({session: session}); asset.theme_id = 828155753; asset.key = "assets/empty.gif"; asset.attachment = "R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\n"; await asset.save({ update: true, }); ``` ##### ```ruby # Session is activated via Authentication test_session = ShopifyAPI::Context.active_session asset = ShopifyAPI::Asset.new(session: test_session) asset.theme_id = 828155753 asset.key = "assets/empty.gif" asset.attachment = "R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\n" asset.save! ``` ##### ```node // Session is built by the OAuth process const asset = new shopify.rest.Asset({session: session}); asset.theme_id = 828155753; asset.key = "assets/empty.gif"; asset.attachment = "R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\n"; await asset.save({ update: true, }); ``` #### response ```json HTTP/1.1 200 OK{"asset":{"key":"assets/empty.gif","public_url":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0005/4838/0009/t/1/assets/empty.gif?v=1768016162","created_at":"2026-01-09T22:36:02-05:00","updated_at":"2026-01-09T22:36:02-05:00","content_type":"image/gif","size":43,"checksum":"45cf913e5d9d3c9b2058033056d3dd23","theme_id":828155753}} ``` * #### Create an image asset by providing a source URL from which to upload the image ##### ```curl curl -d '{"asset":{"key":"assets/bg-body.gif","src":"http://example.com/new_bg.gif"}}' \ -X PUT "https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.json" \ -H "X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" ``` ##### ```remix const { admin, session } = await authenticate.admin(request); const asset = new admin.rest.resources.Asset({session: session}); asset.theme_id = 828155753; asset.key = "assets/bg-body.gif"; asset.src = "http://example.com/new_bg.gif"; await asset.save({ update: true, }); ``` ##### ```ruby # Session is activated via Authentication test_session = ShopifyAPI::Context.active_session asset = ShopifyAPI::Asset.new(session: test_session) asset.theme_id = 828155753 asset.key = "assets/bg-body.gif" asset.src = "http://example.com/new_bg.gif" asset.save! ``` ##### ```node // Session is built by the OAuth process const asset = new shopify.rest.Asset({session: session}); asset.theme_id = 828155753; asset.key = "assets/bg-body.gif"; asset.src = "http://example.com/new_bg.gif"; await asset.save({ update: true, }); ``` #### response ```json HTTP/1.1 200 OK{"asset":{"key":"assets/bg-body.gif","public_url":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0005/4838/0009/t/1/assets/bg-body.gif?v=1768016157","created_at":"2010-07-12T15:31:50-04:00","updated_at":"2026-01-09T22:35:57-05:00","content_type":"image/gif","size":43,"checksum":"45cf913e5d9d3c9b2058033056d3dd23","theme_id":828155753}} ``` * #### Duplicate an existing asset by providing a source key ##### ```curl curl -d '{"asset":{"key":"layout/alternate.liquid","source_key":"layout/theme.liquid"}}' \ -X PUT "https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.json" \ -H "X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" ``` ##### ```remix const { admin, session } = await authenticate.admin(request); const asset = new admin.rest.resources.Asset({session: session}); asset.theme_id = 828155753; asset.key = "layout/alternate.liquid"; asset.source_key = "layout/theme.liquid"; await asset.save({ update: true, }); ``` ##### ```ruby # Session is activated via Authentication test_session = ShopifyAPI::Context.active_session asset = ShopifyAPI::Asset.new(session: test_session) asset.theme_id = 828155753 asset.key = "layout/alternate.liquid" asset.source_key = "layout/theme.liquid" asset.save! ``` ##### ```node // Session is built by the OAuth process const asset = new shopify.rest.Asset({session: session}); asset.theme_id = 828155753; asset.key = "layout/alternate.liquid"; asset.source_key = "layout/theme.liquid"; await asset.save({ update: true, }); ``` #### response ```json HTTP/1.1 200 OK{"asset":{"key":"layout/alternate.liquid","public_url":null,"created_at":"2026-01-09T22:36:01-05:00","updated_at":"2026-01-09T22:36:01-05:00","content_type":"application/x-liquid","size":3049,"checksum":"1879a06996941b2ff1ff485a1fe60a97","theme_id":828155753}} ``` *** ## delDeletes an asset from a theme [themeFilesDelete](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/themeFilesDelete?example=deletes-an-asset-from-a-theme) Deletes an asset from a theme. ### Parameters *** api\_version **string** **required** *** asset\[key] **required** **≤ 100** Deletes a single asset from a theme by specifying the asset's key. *** theme\_id **string** **required** *** ### Examples ### Delete an image from a theme ### Query parameters asset\[key]=​assets/bg-body.gif **required** **≤ 100** Deletes a single asset from a theme by specifying the asset's key. ### Deleting an asset required by the theme fails with an error ### Query parameters asset\[key]=​layout/theme.liquid **required** **≤ 100** Deletes a single asset from a theme by specifying the asset's key. del ## /admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.​json?asset\[key]=​assets/bg-body.gif ```bash curl -X DELETE "https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.json?asset%5Bkey%5D=assets%2Fbg-body.gif" \ -H "X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}" ``` {} ## Response JSON ```json HTTP/1.1 200 OK { "message": "assets/bg-body.gif was successfully deleted" } ``` ### examples * #### Delete an image from a theme ##### ```curl curl -X DELETE "https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.json?asset%5Bkey%5D=assets%2Fbg-body.gif" \ -H "X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}" ``` ##### ```remix await admin.rest.resources.Asset.delete({ session: session, theme_id: 828155753, asset: {"key": "assets/bg-body.gif"}, }); ``` ##### ```ruby # Session is activated via Authentication test_session = ShopifyAPI::Context.active_session ShopifyAPI::Asset.delete( session: test_session, theme_id: 828155753, asset: {"key" => "assets/bg-body.gif"}, ) ``` ##### ```node // Session is built by the OAuth process await shopify.rest.Asset.delete({ session: session, theme_id: 828155753, asset: {"key": "assets/bg-body.gif"}, }); ``` #### response ```json HTTP/1.1 200 OK{"message":"assets/bg-body.gif was successfully deleted"} ``` * #### Deleting an asset required by the theme fails with an error ##### ```curl curl -X DELETE "https://your-development-store.myshopify.com/admin/api/2026-01/themes/828155753/assets.json?asset%5Bkey%5D=layout%2Ftheme.liquid" \ -H "X-Shopify-Access-Token: {access_token}" ``` ##### ```remix await admin.rest.resources.Asset.delete({ session: session, theme_id: 828155753, asset: {"key": "layout/theme.liquid"}, }); ``` ##### ```ruby # Session is activated via Authentication test_session = ShopifyAPI::Context.active_session ShopifyAPI::Asset.delete( session: test_session, theme_id: 828155753, asset: {"key" => "layout/theme.liquid"}, ) ``` ##### ```node // Session is built by the OAuth process await shopify.rest.Asset.delete({ session: session, theme_id: 828155753, asset: {"key": "layout/theme.liquid"}, }); ``` #### response ```json HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden{"message":"layout/theme.liquid could not be deleted"} ```